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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 340.22 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 340.22 and 148.26 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 340.22 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/340.22 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 340.22 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 50,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.02/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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